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Herpes and Pregnancy...

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I just found out that I'm pregnant with my first baby...after the doctor's visit I got a call from the nurse that I have HSV. Won't know if it's 1 or 2 until my next visit. I've read a lot that says you can still have a vaginal delivery if no outbreaks, but I definitely want to do what's best for the baby. I just worry about what to tell my family if I have to have a c-section. Anyone with similar experiences and worries?

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I was worried with my first preganacy but never had an outbreak. Now I am on preg. #2 and have already had two outbreaks. My doctor told me if there is a possibility of an outbreak they can put you on a preventitive medication for the last couple of weeks of your pregnancy. He said the meds are not harmful to the baby. I also know that my outbreaks are brought on by severe stress. So if at all possible to avoid stress! (yeah right!!!)

i was diagnosed 2 years ago. but i am 38 weeks pregnant and planning on a vaginal delivery. first of all you cant just request a c-section. i thought that at first too but my doctor told me that its very risky you cant just ask for one. most likely your doctor will place you on valtrex the last few weeks of your pregnancy and you can deliver vaginally UNLESS you have an outbreak. and no having herpes does NOT make you a high risk pregnancy.

I was diagnosed about 3 years ago with Genital Herpes and I just found out I was pregnant a week ago. I am wondering myself if I should just go and ask for a c-section or if I should try vaginally. I am leaning more toward c-section because I don't want to let myself down because I can't do it naturally, and I don't want to harm my baby at all. If you do decide to go c-section or just have to, I would suggest to say that you tried and you just could not do it naturally, or that the heart rate dropped (but you don't want to scare them), or that you tried and there was no progress (like you were not dialating) and the doctor said that she was not going to let you go any longer. The last one is possible. A friend of mine tried to deliver naturally for almost 20 hours and the doctor finally told her that since she was not dialating with being induced, that they were just going to take her in for a c. Honestly, honesty might be your best bet. I know its hard, but it might be the easiest way

I have herpes and delivered a beautiful baby vaginally without affecting her. Your doctor needs to know and don't feel uncomfortable with questions because this is your baby's health you are watching out for. Your doctor will have you take valtrex from week 36 on until delivery. As long as you do not have any symptoms or signs of an outbreak you will be able to deliver vaginally. If you are then a c-section will be given from my understanding. Don't worry many people have to have c-sections. Size, position, your anatomy are many reasons. People won't ask they will just be so excited about the little newborn you are holding.

I was diagnoised about 11 years ago while in college. I am 5 weeks pregnant and am in the same boat with the c-section question. It is comforting to know that others are in the same place as you with the same worries. CLR

I am a Labor and Delivery nurse and also pregnant with my second child. We see many patients who are diagnosed with HSV. Most go on suppression therapy with no problems and deliver vaginally. Any doctor I have ever worked with wants you to have a vaginal delivery. It is better for the baby and you. It is even better to have a vaginal delivery after you have had a c-section previously. Your doctor will not steer you wrong or give you misinformation on purpose. I highly recommend a vaginal delivery....epidural, naturally....any way you can do it.

I was diagnosed with herpes 8 years ago, just after having my second baby, I had another baby since then and am now pregnant again and with my last baby the doctor told me as long as i have no current outbreak affecting me at the time of delivery everything will be fine. The doctor gave my acyclovir to take before my delivery to control any possible outbreaks which will not have any effect on the baby at all. Also at the time of delivery the doctor will do a screening to check for any outbreaks that may effect the babay. If there is they will probably opt for the c-section just to make sure that you do not affect the baby but other wise everything else is normal. I delivered my son vaginally with an epidural and everything is normal and i had a healthy baby boy. Now iam 32 weeks with my 4th baby and the same i have started taking the acyclovir again and i will opt for a vaginal delivery if possible with this one too. Hope all goes well for you.

In my first pregnancy I didnt know that I had herpes, until my daughter was born by c section and the both of us got really sick. 12 days later she passed away. I did a lot of research and the doctors informed me that newborns arent immune to herpes simplex type 2 until 2 months. The odds of this happening were astronomical but it happened. Now we are taking extra precautions so history wont repeat itself. Good luck with your pregnancy and with the concerns you are already having you are going to be a great mom. Congrats:)

I was told 4 year ago that ihad herpes..Its ok they will give u the meds when ur like 34 weeks or so to keep u from getting an outbreak o u an have ur baby vanginally.I have had two and they dont have it and im on the 3rd baby now..and im not worried at all..they will what they think is best for u and the baby..Now if ur family ask just tell them in the end that u didnt dielate anymore or something.They dont need to know anything...I hope this helps

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